CANNAS 
Cannas-make the best showing when planted in beds 
The soil should be well fertilized and 
worked up thoroughly to a depth of 10 to 12 inches. The 
bulbs can be set about 12 inches apart and about 4 to 6 
inches deep. Mulchings with lawn cuttings will help reé 
‘ Start bulbs in pots indoors in March 
or April. Do‘not set out until all danger of frost is Over; 
by themselves. 
tain the moisture. 
about June ist here in the Northwest. 
City of Portland. 
of the best pinks. 
The President. 4 ft. tall. 
Extra large trusses of brilliant color. 
Yellow King Humbert. 5 ft. tall. 
spotted and flecked with deep red. Green foliage. 
Red King Humbert. 5 ft. tall. 
der over-bronze. 
incomparably beautiful. 
30¢ each.(12 for $2.85 Prepsia, 
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Cannas 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANTING PEONIES 
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If you are ready to plant your Peonies when thcy arrive, wash 
off all packing material and drop the roots into water. Just be- 
fore planting, remove the labels so the wire will not cut the roots. 
Dig a hole 2 fect in diameter and from 1 to 12 fect deep. Place 
the Peony root in the hole so the cyes on the root are 2 inches 
below the level of the ground. It may be necessary to place more 
soil back into the hole in order not to have the eyes more than 2 
inches below the level of the ground. Be sure the soil is tamped 
Glowing scarlet, blue-green foliage. 
The finest Red Canna 
of today. The foliage is entirely free from disease. 
Deep rich yellow, heavily 
The grandest Canna ever offer- 
ed, a king in reality. The heart-shaped leaves are purple-mad- 
The plants are crowned with immense heads 
of orchid-like velvety orange-scarlet, rose-tinted and blossoms 
Tuberous Rooted 
BEGON 
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Tuberous Rooted 
BEGONIAS 
(Double-Flowered Camellia 
Type) 
Large blooms in good-sized clusters, medium 
rose-pink, strong stems well above the green foliage. 
One 
Few flowers surpass for pure beauty these newly 
developed Tuberous Begonias. They have huge 
double blooms, closely resembling the lovely 
Camellia of Southern gardens; perfectly formed 
and carried on strong stems. 
The best of all flowers for shady location. Per- 
fect for planting on the north side of the house 
or under trees where few things do well. 
Excellent for corsages and flower arrangements. 
Used for both summer bloom outdoors and 
potted plants during the winter. 
PRICES 
Large, selected bulbs, 115-2 inches in 
diameter; complete with directions. 
LAS : All Prepaid 
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Pete 09> PSTN? 5 5» aS HUY 
Start them in- 6 for 1.65 50 for 8.50 
doors and then 12 for 2.85 100" for]... 15:95 
plant them ouf- 
doors when the Your Choice of These 8 Colors 
danger of frost is Copper Csthean 
paar Crimson ; Scarlet 
Orange White 
es Pink Yellow 
Resembling a 
camellia, all 
colors 
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BEGONIA. Tuberous Rooted. This is perhaps the mos 
beautiful and best plant to grow in shady places. Bo iey: 
come in a marvelous range of colors, white, yellow, pink, 
salmon, red, Orange, etc. Tuberous Begoniis also make 
fine house plants. Soil must be light and the greater part 
composed of sand, leaf mold and peat. Do not water too 
much in starting bulbs. For outdoor planting do not 
set out until all danger of frost is over. Plant 1 ft. 
apart. Cultural leaflet on request. 
Double Camelia Flowered. Without doubt is the most 
gorgeous tuberous rooted Begonia variety. Have all col- 
ors mentioned above. 
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Tulips and Other Bulbs for Fall 
Planting 
During September and October we offer genuine 
Holland Tulip, Hyacinth, Daffodil, Jonquil, Crocus, 
Snowdrops, Grape Hyacinth, Lilies, Dutch Iris and 
other bulbs. Please write or call for special list. 
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